Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Houston RocketsRockets
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Rockets 109-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.